teilnehmen
/ˈtaɪlˌneːmən/To take part in an activity, event, or discussion; to participate.
Sie nimmt regelmäßig an den Meetings teil.
She regularly participates in the meetings.
Darf ich an der Diskussion teilnehmen?
May I join the discussion?
Often used with the preposition 'an' (at) followed by the activity or event.
To share in something emotionally or intellectually.
Er nimmt an ihrem Schmerz teil.
He shares in her pain.
This usage is less common and often implies empathy or emotional involvement.
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💡Pro Tip
Separable Prefix
Remember that 'teilnehmen' is a separable verb, so in the perfect tense, the prefix 'teil-' moves to the end: 'Ich habe an dem Meeting teilgenommen.'
⚡Gold Rule
Preposition Usage
'Teilnehmen' is almost always used with the preposition 'an' (at) followed by the activity or event.
📖Word Origin
From Middle High German 'teilnemen', from 'teil' (part) + 'nehmen' (to take).
📝Usage Notes
The verb 'teilnehmen' is separable, meaning the prefix 'teil-' can be separated from the verb in certain grammatical constructions, such as in the past participle ('teilgenommen').